A Right Royal Do!!

There will not be a lot going on in our house today.



All the bunting has been hung and the flag is flying.



I am wearing my party hat



And Todd has put on his.



We are sitting on the sofa . . . glued to this . . .



Only because this obviously got lost in the post . . . but never mind. We've probably got a much better seat here at home!




In just a few hours now the pageantry will begin and there will be plenty of colour, and sound and horses . . . crowds cheering as this makes it's way down towards the abby.



If we are lucky we will get a glimpse of these . . .



As they all make their way to this hallowed place . . .



What will Kate be wearing??? All the world wants to know and can't wait to find out!! I am sure she will be beautiful!



What will her flowers look like??? I am sure they will be beautiful too, and very fitting for a Princess to be . . .



It is bound to be beautiful, and wonderful and magical and I wish this lovely young couple all the best in the world. May they truly be happy and blessed.



I'm quite sure that they will . . . for I truly believe that they have married for love . . . a priviledge and a blessing not afforded to Prince William's parents. He is his mother's son, and spent a part of last evening walking amongst the crowds of well wishes camping outside the abbey, shaking hands and speaking to the people. I will be quite proud to be able to one day call him King, and ever so happy to have Kate by his side as Queen. I do hope that the press will give them some time to canoodle and become comfortable in married life with each other, before they start hounding them and camping on their doorstep.

Where there is love, the heart is light,
Where there is love, the day is bright.
Where there is love, there is a song
To help when things are going wrong.
Where there is love, there is a smile
To make all things seem more worthwhile.
Where there is love, there's a quiet peace . . .
A tranquil place where turmoils cease.
Love changes darkness into light
And makes the heart take wingless flight.
Oh blessed are those who walk in love . . .
They also walk with God above . . .
And when you walk with God each day
And kneel together when you pray.
Your marriage will be truly blessed
And God will be your daily guest,
And love that once seemed yours alone
God gently blends into His own.
~Helen Steiner Rice

Here's to Prince William and his lovely Bride on this happy day! May their union be long and happy and oh so very blessed!

Here's a tasty cake to be celebrating this most auspicious occasion with! It is a typical Victoria Sponge Cake, but topped with some whipped cream and fresh berries!



*Traditional Victorian Sandwich Cake*
Makes one 7 inch cake
Printable Recipe

Popular during the reign of Qyeen Victoria, this cake remains popular to this day, which is a huge testament to it's taste and ease of baking! Don't be tempted to use all butter. This is one recipe that is better for the use of a mixture of butter and margarine.

3 ounces of butter, softened (6 TBS)
3 ounces soft margarine (6 TBS)
6 ounces caster sugar (1 cup)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs, beaten
6 ounces self raising flour (a scant 1 1/2 cups)

To finish:
3 TBS raspberry jam
buttercream to fill (optional)
icing sugar or caster sugar to dust the top

Butter and base line two 7 inch sandwich tins. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F/ gas mark 4.

Cream the butter, margarine, sugar and vanilla together until light in colour and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, a little at a time, beating well after each addition. If the mixture begins to curdle, add a spoonful of the flour.

Fold in the flour with a metal spoon, taking care to use a cutting motion so as not to knock out too much of the air that you have beaten into the batter. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake tins, leveling off the surface. Make a slight dip in the centre of each.

Bake on a centre rack of the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the sponges have risen well, are golden brown, and spring back when lightly touched. Allow to cool in the pan for five minutes before running a knife carefully around the edges and turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Once cooled, place one layer on a cake plate. Spread with raspberry jam and buttercream (if using). Place the other cake on top, pressing down lightly. Dust with icing or caster sugar and serve.



Over in The English Kitchen today, Fairy Bread suitable for a Royal Wedding Feast!